Negotiating an Off-Market Deal

[Alyssa Davis]

For those who have bought directly from the owner, what are some favorable terms you've included when creating an offer? So far I'm looking at junk removal (owner uses some of the rooms and garage as storage), flexibility on selling timeline so owner can do a 1031, potential covering some realtor or closing costs, etc.

This would be my first house (I'm currently renting the house that I'm trying to buy) --looking for those who have had experience creating an attractive deal in a very competitive market (Northern CA where houses can sometimes sell for 20-40k over asking) so I don't have much leverage if she just decides to put it on the MLS.